This weekend, Steenkamp was set to star in South African reality television series Tropika Island Of Treasure, in which celebrities and ordinary people compete in remote, exotic locations in a variety of daily challenges.

On the show's website, a tribute to Steenkamp says: "We are deeply saddened and extend our condolences to Reeva's family and friends."

The website also carries a profile of the star, describing her as someone who "prefers to read a book on her off days".

It says Steenkamp was born in Cape Town and moved to Port Elizabeth as a child where she continued her studies and graduated with a degree in law.

Named the first face of cosmetics giant Avon South Africa, according to the profile, she has since shot some of South Africa's leading campaigns and commercials, and was working on some "major projects". The website says she was working on "smaller TV roles as well as a lead in a new reality TV show".

It continues: "Reeva has a passion for cars and cooking and prefers to read a book on her off days and spend quality time with friends and family."

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THE 26-year-old, nicknamed Blade Runner, is accused of shooting dead his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp- his court hearing has been delayed until tomorrow as police say they need more time to investigate.